Real Estate Blog
Relocation guides for JBSA Lackland, Randolph, and Fort Sam Houston, plus San Antonio real estate tips.
- Rent or Buy When You PCS to San Antonio? — Most PCS families don't ask the right question. It isn't really rent or buy. It's whether you'll be glad to own this home on the day you leave. Here's how to do the math.
- VA Loan Assumptions in San Antonio: How to Get a Lower Rate in 2026 — With rates at 7.40%, taking over a seller's 3% VA loan can save you hundreds a month. Here's how VA loan assumptions work in San Antonio, what they really cost, and who can qualify.
- Builder Incentives in San Antonio: How to Choose the Right Concession in a Buyer's Market — Builders in San Antonio are offering some of the biggest incentives in years. Here's how to choose between a price cut, rate buydown, or closing cost help so you keep the most money in your pocket.
- San Antonio Real Estate Market Update September 2026: Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, and How to Win — San Antonio home prices dipped 2% in September 2026 while sales rose 5% and mortgage rates hit 7.40%. With 6 months of inventory and builders offering big incentives, buyers have more negotiating power than they've had in years. See what it means for buyers, sellers, new construction, and VA buyers PCSing to JBSA, and how to win in this market.
- San Antonio Real Estate Market Update: August and September 2026 — The San Antonio real estate market is sending a clear message to buyers in August and September 2026. According to the San Antonio Board of Realtors, inventory hit nearly a six-month supply and homes are averaging 82 days on the market, giving buyers real negotiating leverage. New construction incentives are at their strongest since before the pandemic, VA loan assumptions are allowing veterans to step into rates as low as 2 to 3 percent, and seller credits exceeding $8,000 is the average.
- PCS to JBSA Fort Sam Houston: The Complete Neighborhood and Housing Guide for Military Families (2026) — Got orders to JBSA Fort Sam Houston or BAMC? This guide was written specifically for you. As an Air Force veteran and certified Military Relocation Professional, I am breaking down everything that matters for military families PCSing to the Home of Army Medicine in 2026. Neighborhoods from Government Hill and Alamo Heights right at the gate, to Schertz and Cibolo in the northeast corridor, Stone Oak on the north side, and budget-friendly options nearby. VA Loan Strategy, Schools & lifestyle.
- Is San Antonio a Buyer's Market in 2026? Yes — And Here Is Why Right Now Is the Best Time to Buy — San Antonio is officially a buyer's market in May 2026. Home prices are down 3.3%, inventory is up 15%, and sellers are offering concessions. Local San Antonio realtor Pedro Echeverria with LPT Realty breaks down exactly what this means for buyers, veterans, and first time home buyers right now.
- The Complete PCS Guide to San Antonio, Texas (2026) — Got PCS orders to Joint Base San Antonio? This guide was written specifically for you. As an Air Force veteran and certified Military Relocation Professional, I am breaking down everything military families need to know before arriving in 2026. Best neighborhoods near Lackland, Fort Sam, and Randolph, new construction opportunities, VA loan strategy, veteran investing, school districts, traffic, and cost of living. One of the best duty stations in the country with a great buyer's market.
- PCS to JBSA Lackland: The Complete Neighborhood and Housing Guide for Military Families (2026) — Got orders to JBSA Lackland? This guide was written specifically for you. As an Air Force veteran and certified Military Relocation Professional, I am breaking down everything that matters for military families PCSing to the west side of San Antonio in 2026. Neighborhoods from Valley Hi to Alamo Ranch to Helotes, the booming far North West side, new construction along Highway 90 west, and the underrated corridor to the south. VA loan strategy, school districts, traffic, and what this city offers
- PCS to JBSA Randolph: The Complete Neighborhood and Housing Guide for Military Families (2026) — Got orders to JBSA Randolph? This guide was written specifically for you. As an Air Force veteran and certified Military Relocation Professional, I am breaking down everything that matters for military families PCSing to the northeast side of San Antonio in 2026. Neighborhoods from Universal City and Converse to Schertz, Cibolo, and Garden Ridge, the underrated Seguin corridor, New Braunfels for families prioritizing lifestyle and school district quality, new construction all around the area.
Pedro Echeverría · Real Brokerage · San Antonio, TX · 210-376-9287